Family Vacations Directory - Wisconsin

Wisconsin MapCapital city: Madison
Famous resident: Harry Houdini, the magician was born in Appleton. Moment in history: The first kindergarten in North America was established in 1836.  Trivia: Wisconsin holds the record for the biggest cheese ever made in North America weighing 345,410 pounds. Best family event: Summerfest in Milwaukee and the annual Circus Parade from Baraboo. Family Vacations Tip: Rent a cottage and a pontoon boat on Green Lake.
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USA: Heartland, Secret Family Vacation Places - Wisconsin, Ohio and Missouri.

Looking for a new spot or a new family vacation idea? Imagine riding a magic train in Ohio; singing with the peacocks in Wisconsin; celebrating with a fish boil in Door County; hunting for agates along Lake Superior or petting a bearded lizard in Missouri. This is the fun stuff. [Read More]

Wisconsin: Ripon, Go for the Horses.

I like horses and I have wanted to have my horse most of my life. But because I live in a city this is not going to happen. So when I go on vacation with my family I look for horse farms to visit, places to ride. [Read More]

Wisconsin: Go for the Art.

Kids and art, it’s a natural and museums in Wisconsin have created effortless ways for parents, grandparents and children of all ages to enjoy fine art. Not boring and static anymore, today it is all about seeing, touching, hearing and being part of the artistic energy which is very much alive within the state. With collections that range from folk art to the Old Masters, pre-Christian Greek earthenware to modern American expressionism, Wisconsin’s art museums offer an array of fun family field trips. Below you will find a summary of the state’s top art museums and their major collections, plus bonus points for families. [Read More]

Wisconsin: Door County, Egg Harbor The Shallows Resort.

The summer sun at our back and a Door County map folded open to the HWY42/57 fork in the road, everyone was anxious to get there before the sunset. From the back seat I heard just remember to follow HWY 42 and turn down to the shoreline on county road G. On our left, pasture land framed by a significant cliff line and on our right a wall of mature trees hid the shoreline. The Shallows Resort is definitely off the beaten track; hidden in the woods at the absolute edge of Green Bay. [Read More]

Wisconsin: Door County, The Hermitage Love at First Sight.

A large Christmas tree stands at the end of the music room in counterpoint to the molten-gray fireplace; rays of summer light cut a sharp line across the piano and frame a comfy 1960’s vintage chair. French doors open to a gathering of mature birch trees creating a moss patterned quilt of light on the ground. The room has a north woods spirit which matches the rest of the grand old cabin known locally as The Hermitage, not really a cabin at all. [Read More]

Wisconsin: Montello, Scharenberg’s Resort on White Lake.

Looking for a carefree vacation experience that allows everyone time to unwind, have fun and rejuvenate? This is the place. Comfy and family friendly, it is an old sneakers kind of place. A seasoned staff takes care of the details making it truly easy to relax and enjoy sunny days by the lake. Golf nine or 18; discover local markets; bike one of the loops; fish for blue gill or crappies or just watch the resident peacocks. [Read More]

Wisconsin: Montello, Small Town Charm 101.

It could be a movie set. It has the ideal small town atmosphere, the old stone buildings, faded billboard signs, two lakes, and as the center piece four waterfalls cascade over red granite into the old quarry. This quaint little town, and quaint is a good word for it, is in central Wisconsin, a blip on the tourist map but just minutes from, Scharenberg’s Resort on White Lake. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Egg Harbor, Wisconsin: The Hermitage in Egg Harbor

Nestled on a 17-acre estate near Peninsula Players Theatre and Peninsula State Park. [Read More]

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Egg Harbor, Wisconsin: The Shallows Resort

Make memories in Door County. [Read More]

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Montello, Wisconsin: Scharenberg's White Lake Golf Resort

Play & Stay Golf Packages up to 30% off all season long. [Read More]

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Ripon, Wisconsin: Cedar Ridge Ranch

Perfect for families and ideal for reunions. [Read More]

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Iron River, Wisconsin: Delta Lodge in the North Woods

Iron River, WI: Relax in our large, deluxe cabins and enjoy easy access to such North Country outdoor recreation as canoing, kayaking, swimming, boating, golfing, hunting and world class fishing. [Read More]

www.deltalodge.com

Green Bay, Wisconsin: Tundra Lodge

A great stay for your family anytime of the year. [Read More]

www.tundralodge.com


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